The Italian company, Lapitec, strengthens its presence in North America with its newest distribution partner CaraGreen, a company based in Raleigh, NC, which will represent Lapitec® in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, thus covering the Mid-Atlantic area and a part of the southeast U.S.

The refresh, developed based on input from the company's distribution network and the design community, provides quick navigation to key sections and on-page access to the site's smart search function.

Ceramic tile manufacturers, distributors, dealers and those involved in the sale and selection of construction materials have a new resource available to communicate the many benefits of choosing ceramic tile, particularly when health and safety are primary considerations.

In the December 2016 issue, we look at some highlights of the Marmo+Mac 2016, and the new renovations of the Freemasons' Hall in London, England. We also present some new products, technology updates, machine of the month, and stone of the month.

For this issue, we are excited to share with you four features that focus on using compact and ultrathin slabs in both residential and commercial projects. As these products continue to gain popularity, we wanted to share different ideas of applications, including an upscale dining environment in the interior of a Saks Fifth Avenue.